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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.22, 568.73 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.22, 568.73 and 294.09 is: 405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.22 : 568.73 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.22/568.73 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.22x = 568.73 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.22x = 167,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,256.34/412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.75

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